Satyaloka, Satya-loka: 13 definitions
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Satyaloka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: ISKCON Press: GlossarySatyaloka (सत्यलोक).—Lord Brahmā’s abode, the highest planet in the material universe; also called Brahmaloka.
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamSatyaloka (सत्यलोक) refers to:—The topmost planetary system within the material world, and the residence of Śri Brahmā; also called Brahmaloka. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaSatyaloka (सत्यलोक).—The world of Brahmā. (See under Brahmā)
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studySatyaloka (सत्यलोक) refers to one of the seven heavens (upper regions) according to the Nīlamatapurāṇa. The Nīlamata mentions the threefold division of the universe indicated by the expressions like Tribhuvana, Trailokya etc. Evidently, the earth is the middle part, above and below which, are the heavens (e.g., Satyaloka) and the nether worlds. But as a matter of fact, the division seems to be twofold only, for the earth itself is regarded as the lowest of the seven upper regions.
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSatyaloka (सत्यलोक) or Satya is the residence of Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.15:—“[...] O foremost among sages, I [viz., Brahmā] am staying in Satyaloka (Satya). O dear one, I desired the activity of creation (sṛṣṭi) at the bidding of Siva. Even as I stood desirous of creation, the Evil creation, viz. the set of five Illusions appeared before me. It was of the nature of darkness (tamas) endowed with knowledge”.
Note: [Satyaloka] is one of the seven lokas of the upper region. The other six lokas are “bhūḥ, bhuvaḥ, svaḥ, mahaḥ, janaḥ, tapaḥ |”. For the sanctity and position of this loka compare an unidentified quotation from the Devī Bhāgavata.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexSatyaloka (सत्यलोक).—(Brahmaloka) the residence of Brahmā see Satya;1 above Tapoloka.2
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Satyaloka (सत्यलोक) refers to one of the seven worlds of the upper regions, as discussed in chapter 12 (Jñānapāda) of the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [bhuvarlokādi-vistāra]: [...] [After describing Viṣṇuloka]—The other regions of the upper world are located somewhere beneath the sun in various directions and among the planets and these are called, starting with earth itself, Bhuvarloka (13-14a), Suvarloka (25-30), Janaloka (31a), Tapoloka (31b), Satyaloka (32a) and Brahmaloka (32b-33). Elsewhere in these heavenly regions—but not among the major upper worlds is to be found Śivaloka. Encircling all the upper and lower regions are seven coverings of water, of fire, of air, of space, of darkness, etc. Each such complex of worlds is called an “aṇḍa” and the number of these aṇḍas is countless (47).
2) Satyaloka (सत्यलोक) refers to one of the six “upper worlds”, as discussed in chapter 7 of the (second section of the) Bṛhadbrahmasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vaiṣṇava theology and practical matters concerning the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community but also discussing aspects of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.—Description of the chapter [loka-nirūpaṇa]: [...] The second section of the chapter returns to the theme of cosmography, turning to the other six upper worlds—bhuvarloka, suvarloka, maholoka, janoloka, tapoloka, and satyaloka. The measurements, inhabitants, the breezes, the rivers, etc., of these are given—[...].
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarysatyalōka (सत्यलोक).—m (S) The uppermost of the seven lokas or worlds,--the heaven of truth, of Brahma, and of the ṛṣi. See saptalōka.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySatyaloka (सत्यलोक).—[masculine] the world of truth.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySatyaloka (सत्यलोक):—[=satya-loka] [from satya > sat] m. ‘world of truth’, Name of the highest of the 7 worlds, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa; Pañcarātra etc.]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSatyalōka (ಸತ್ಯಲೋಕ):—[noun] the abode of Brahma, the uppermost of the seven worlds.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySatyaloka (सत्यलोक):—n. Mythol. world of truth; name of the uppermost of the seven superior worlds; plane of reality; abode of God Brahma;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Satyalokam.
Full-text (+32): Devaloka, Loka, Brahmaloka, Satyalokam, Trailokya, Satyabhuvana, Andakataha, Agniloka, Svarga, Satya, Pramshu, Cattiyalokam, Tattva, Shvetavarna, Saptaloka, Shreshthatva, Indrarupa, Lokapitamaha, Janoloka, Dyusarit.
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Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 24 - Elucidation of Sāṃkhya Yoga < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]
Chapter 13 - Infatuation of God Brahmā < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
Chapter 21 - Bali Bound Down < [Book 8 - Eighth Skandha]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 8.16 < [Chapter 8 - Tāraka-brahma-yoga (the Yoga of Absolute Deliverance)]
Verse 14.18 < [Chapter 14 - Guṇa-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
Verse 15.1 < [Chapter 15 - Puruṣottama-toga (Yoga through understanding the Supreme Person)]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 53 - Non-Covetousness of a Śūdra < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
Chapter 1 - Sūta Romaharṣaṇa Agrees to Narrate Padma Purāṇa < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Notes on the fourteen worlds < [Notes]
Chapter 6 - The Kalpas and Manvantaras: their duration < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 35 - The legend of Yājñavalkya’s receiving the Veda from the Sun-God < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Mundaka Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
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